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LOT 1823
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20TH CENTURY A.D.
14 3/4 in. (13.6 grams, 37.5 cm).
Restrung with fish-shaped tabular beads and seed beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
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Decorated Aubergine Glass Bead Necklace String
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Restrung; composed of translucent tubular glass beads made from bangle fragments, some decoratively twisted. 22.3 grams, 66 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Scandinavian Brass Medallic Roundel of a Noble Lady
Early 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With engraved bust of a noble lady wearing a court dress with elaborate ruff; carefully executed hatching to the face, ruff and sleeves. 61 grams, 62 mm
Fine condition, usage wear.
Acquired on the European art market before 2000. Ex property of a Dutch collector. -
Post Medieval Silver 'En Bon An' Ring with Saint Barbara
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With flanges to the shoulders and rectangular bezel set with a portrait bust of St Barbara; floral motifs to the hoop and panel with 'en bon an' legend ([I wish you] a good year). 8.05 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 18.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.